I don't see a reason why NAL couldn't live there. I flipped a medium sized SAL about midway up the mtn. I've seen horned lizards in the chaparral near the top of the mtn. NAL probably exist in some of the cooler and wetter parts of the mountain, probably on the west side.
Best Regards,
Nightsnakeman
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- January 23rd, 2013, 7:15 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Impossible Mount Diablo lizard ID?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3745
- January 23rd, 2013, 7:09 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Another Major find
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1265
Re: Another Major find
Still, great finds!hellihooks wrote:We weren't actually in the desert... we were 'down the hill' in the inland valleys, and along the slopes of the San Bernardino Mts. Either way... about as far north as B.m.major can be found. jim
Happy Herpin',
Nightsnakeman
- January 22nd, 2013, 9:17 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Another Major find
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1265
Re: Another Major find
Good point!Calfirecap wrote:Very cool, especially the Slender Salamander in the desert.
Nightsnakeman
- January 22nd, 2013, 8:17 pm
- Forum: Reading Room
- Topic: Herp Tracking Book Progress Report
- Replies: 78
- Views: 167330
Re: Herp Tracking Book Progress Report
This sounds like a great project. Are you needing range maps or species accounts for the book? I'm mainly into Plethodontid salamanders, but I enjoy all species of herp. Will you be needing information down to the subspecies level? I know some good localities with relatively uncommon species where y...
- January 22nd, 2013, 6:12 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Forest Park Wildlife Report
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5616
Re: Forest Park Wildlife Report
Me too. I thought about it for a while, but I can vaguely see webbed toes, is this my imagination? The stripe also looks to patchy to be Plethodon dunni. You definitely have a good point though.sonora wrote:The "Aneides" pictured on the caudata forum link looks like P. dunni.
Nightsnakeman
- January 22nd, 2013, 6:06 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Habitat Segregation in Elgaria sp. (Seeking Opinions)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2583
Re: Habitat Segregation in Elgaria sp. (Seeking Opinions)
Hello PNWHerper! I've seen what most others have seen, that NALs occur in damper areas. I know several sites near Hwy 9, near Skyline Ridge, where the two occur in sympatry. SAL tend to favor oak woodland, where NAL prefer redwood/douglas fir forests. Where the two forest types mix, is where they ca...
- January 22nd, 2013, 4:45 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Hmm....Is this significant?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1502
Re: Hmm....Is this significant?
The date that the frog was found on was July 10, 2011. The time was around 11:00 PM.
- January 22nd, 2013, 4:08 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Hmm....Is this significant?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1502
Re: Hmm....Is this significant?
Unfortunately, I'm having some trouble with the camera. It's been acting up lately, but I'm sure it's just a matter of looking in the manual.Fundad wrote:Can we see the picture?
Nightsnakeman
- January 22nd, 2013, 3:38 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Another Major find
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1265
Re: Another Major find
Nice job! I love the gator' lizard pic! Keep it coming!
Nightsnakeman
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- January 22nd, 2013, 3:26 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Hmm....Is this significant?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1502
Re: Hmm....Is this significant?
Sorry for the confusion Phillodactylus! I was mentioning some people from outside the forum when I said that. Your theory is very realistic, considering it was in a residential area, where ponds could exist. You sound like a very knowledgeable individual Phil! I hope you took no offense! Thanks for ...
- January 21st, 2013, 8:11 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Hmm....Is this significant?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1502
Re: Hmm....Is this significant?
Yeah... I can't imagine any Ranid in that area... :shock: jim Me too. There was virtually no habitat that even could be suitable for terrestrial sp. I'm very convinced now that it is indeed a Bullfrog. I talked to a fellow herper who has seen a number of amphibians in that area, and he said that th...
- January 21st, 2013, 8:00 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Reminder for those needing Help w/ identifying Batrachoseps
- Replies: 1
- Views: 387
Re: Reminder for those needing Help w/ identifying Batrachos
Great job, William! That should really help! It's about time we start seeing some more amphibian posts!
Nightsnakeman
Nightsnakeman
- January 20th, 2013, 8:45 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Santa Cruz Survey 11/12
- Replies: 105
- Views: 19665
Re: Santa Cruz Survey 11/12
I'm not looking for localities, but could you explain about this "florescent" form of xanthoptica. This sounds very interesting, and to a Plethodontid nutjob like me, it's a dream come true!
Nightsnakeman
Nightsnakeman
- January 20th, 2013, 8:34 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Hmm....Is this significant?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1502
Hmm....Is this significant?
Hello all! I was digging through my old field files and found something strange. In July (I am unaware of the date and time at this moment, but I will get it soon), I found a medium sized DOR frog, on a desert road about 3 mi. NW of Pioneertown, near Yucca Valley, CA. The frog had a rather ranid app...
- January 20th, 2013, 8:11 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Kingsnake elevation limit?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 10010
Re: Kingsnake elevation limit?
Judging from what this person has posted at previous times, I don't see a single reason why anyone would want to lie about the elevation that an animal was found at. That doesn't mean he didn't pose the kingsnake in the tree for his Youtube video. I can imagine a Calking climbing around in a bush, b...
- January 14th, 2013, 3:27 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Question About California Tiger Salamanders
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1831
Re: Question About California Tiger Salamanders
Thanks for the advice! Do you know what the penalty is for touching one?
Nightsnakeman
Nightsnakeman
- January 13th, 2013, 7:13 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Question About California Tiger Salamanders
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1831
Question About California Tiger Salamanders
Here is a question thats answer is probably obvious, but I don't know it. Suppose, I'm herping in Contra Costa County. I come across a well traveled road. I find a California Tiger Salamander. I have some time without any cars to pass, and it will surely get run over if any do. I know Ambystoma cali...
- January 11th, 2013, 5:51 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Local Ensatina color and other ramblings.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3802
Re: Local Ensatina color and other ramblings.
Hellihooks, those definitely appear to be oregonensis/platensis intergrades. That would be the area where I would expect intergrades between them. The coloration is one of the major identifiers for Ensatina eschscholtzii ssp., especially with intergrades. Good firsthand identification! Good luck Nig...
- January 8th, 2013, 5:11 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Santa Cruz Survey 11/12
- Replies: 105
- Views: 19665
Re: Santa Cruz Survey 11/12
Silly me! I didn't see the comma after the previous line! Honest mistake!
Nightsnakeman
Nightsnakeman
- January 8th, 2013, 4:30 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Monterey County Species Records and Gaps
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1389
Re: Monterey County Species Records and Gaps
I definetly feel that xanthoptica/eschscholtzii intergrades do occur in extreme northern Monterey County. There are records that are listed as eschscholtzii , but are clearly intergrades (Record 97616). I myself have found about three individuals that appear to be intergrades (based on eye coloratio...
- January 8th, 2013, 3:51 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Forest Park Wildlife Report
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5616
Re: Forest Park Wildlife Report
I'm not sure, but I do know where someone has confirmed that Clouded Salamanders exist within the park. The link is http://www.caudata.org/forum/f1173-advanced-newt-salamander-topics/f1159-fieldwork-fieldherping/f1160-field-herping-accounts/78494-giant-giant-salamanders.html. You have to go down the...
- January 8th, 2013, 3:41 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Santa Cruz Survey 11/12
- Replies: 105
- Views: 19665
Re: Santa Cruz Survey 11/12
I saw on the NAHFA project information page that they were listing E.e. eschscholtzii as one of the species that have been documented in the project. The ones in the pictures you have posted likely represent a mixture of xanthoptica and eschscholtzii intergrades. I don't know if they come that far s...
- January 7th, 2013, 8:25 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Some 'phibs!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4980
Re: Some 'phibs!
Very nice finds. I've found some beautiful Ensatina morphs near Eureka and up in the community forest. The morphs get very beautiful where picta andoregonensis intergrade. The specimens in that area morphologically resemble ones from around Orick
Nightsnakeman
Nightsnakeman
- January 7th, 2013, 8:15 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Local Ensatina color and other ramblings.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3802
Re: Local Ensatina color and other ramblings.
Yes. I've observed this also. This is most likely because oregonensis intergrade with them in the majority of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The intergrades gradually mix in with the population and eventually, there are no more "pure" animals. I've found many populations with bright color aroun...
- January 7th, 2013, 7:35 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Santa Cruz Survey 11/12
- Replies: 105
- Views: 19665
Re: Santa Cruz Survey 11/12
Hello. I am new to this thread, but I am intersted that you have reported Ensatina eschscholtzii eschscholtzii. Can you give me some information on that? Thanks in advance!
Nightsnakeman
Nightsnakeman
- October 8th, 2011, 12:04 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Species gaps by County
- Replies: 64
- Views: 23111
Re: Species gaps by County
I would think there would be more Ensatina eschscholtzii eschscholtzii from San Diego County. I'm surprised by that!
Nightsnakeman
Nightsnakeman
- July 13th, 2011, 5:40 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Mojave Desert So Far.......
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1287
Re: Mojave Desert So Far.......
Today is the last day and since then we found 20 side-blotched lizards!!!! We also found a beautiful red racer and much more stuff. I will post images when I get back
- July 8th, 2011, 12:49 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Mojave Desert So Far.......
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1287
Re: Mojave Desert So Far.......
Tonight, we found; 1 Great Basin Gopher Snake 1 Mojave Rattlesnake 1 Spotted Leaf-nosed Snake Here is everything that we have seen on the trip so far : 3 Mojave Rattlesnake (1 DOR, 2 AOR) 2 Speckled Rattlesnake (2 AOR) 1 Great Basin Whiptail 3 Western Side-blotch Lizard 1 Great Basin Gopher Snake (1...
- July 7th, 2011, 1:42 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Mojave Desert So Far.......
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1287
Mojave Desert So Far.......
The Mojave Desert has been a success so far! I am new to herping and I already have found four lifers in three days! :). My favorite snakes so far are the Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnakes, which I have found two of :)! The Mojave Rattlesnakes are cool too! When I get back I'll post some images! Ni...